Tignish Prince Edward Island Map

About Tignish, Prince Edward Island

Tignish is a locality in Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Tignish is located at 46.9500°N, 64.0333°W.

Tignish, nestled on the northwestern tip of Prince Edward Island, is a place where the land meets the sea in a gentle embrace, shaped by the persistent winds off the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It lies 64.4 km north-north-west of Summerside, PE (from Summerside, PE: bearing 343°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-south-east of Nail Pond. Its geography is characterized by rolling farmland that dips towards a rugged coastline, dotted with inlets and sheltered harbours where fishing boats have long found refuge. Historically, Tignish grew from the hardy roots of Acadian settlers and Irish immigrants, drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of the ocean's bounty, their lives interwoven with the cycles of the seasons and the tides. The economy of Tignish has traditionally been anchored by its fishing industry, particularly lobster and scallops, a livelihood that has sustained generations, while agriculture continues to play a vital role, with potato fields stretching across the landscape, their green rows a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit. The cultural character of Tignish is one of resilient warmth and deep-rooted community, a spirit often felt in the lively traditional music sessions that echo through local halls and the welcoming nature of its people. While Tignish itself may not boast grand monuments, the surrounding landscape offers its own quiet grandeur, with the expansive skies at dusk painting the horizon in hues of rose and lavender, a daily spectacle for those who call this place home. The spirit of learning is present in the region's educational institutions, and the local pride extends to its sporting endeavours, with a deep connection to community teams that draw enthusiastic support. Though Tignish has not produced globally recognized celebrities, its history is rich with the stories of hardworking individuals whose contributions have shaped the character of this enduring Prince Edward Island settlement.

About This Tignish Map Page

Explore Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.95, -64.033333. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Tignish includes the postal code (C0B), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Tignish is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.